Fairmont Nile CityvsSofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Both Fairmont Nile City and Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah are endorsed by experts. On balance, Fairmont Nile City ranks marginally higher than Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah. Fairmont Nile City comes in at 85 with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Oyster, Star Service and Fodor's.
Fairmont Nile City
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Nile City Towers - 2005 B, Corniche El Nil, Ramlet Beaulac, Cairo 2466, Egypt
From $70/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Standing between two towering office blocks overlooking the Nile, this luxury hotel will appeal to both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Star Service "Nestled between the two towers of Nile City overlooking the majestic Nile River, this hotel is situated in the hottest new hub in Cairo." Full review
OysterLuxury
"There are 540 rooms at this luxury property that's about eight minutes north of downtown Cairo by car." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe digs on the banks of the Nile, with Art Deco–style interiors, eight restaurants and bars, and a sublime spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Mingling art deco with modern,
Fairmont Nile City is a prime choice for travelers seeking luxury and
convenience.
A location amid Nile City
Towers Mall gives the hotel easy..." Full review
Tablet "The Fairmont Nile only opened in 2010, but there’s a touch of old-school glamour to its grand twin towers, which sit right on the banks of the river Nile. The feeling persists in the 542..." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Fairmont Nile only opened in 2010, but there’s a touch of old-school glamour to its grand twin towers, which sit right on the banks of the river Nile. The feeling persists in the 542..." Full review
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Concierge Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler Oyster Tablet
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Fodor's
3 El Thawra Council St Zamalek, Cairo 11518, Egypt
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Renovated in 2007 in an elegant, minimalist style by the French luxury-hotel chain, this round tower at the southern end of Zamalek island offers panoramic views from its 433 rooms."
Fodor's "Contemporary luxury and understated style are the watchwords for the public areas." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is one of Cairo’s most stylish hotels. Public spaces look stunning and as the hotel is a cylindrical tower on the southern tip of the island of Gezira, all rooms have terrific Nile views."
Star Service "Sitting on the southern tip of Gezira Island, the hotel has a commanding view of the broadest stretch of the Nile." Full review
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Baths have a tub or rain shower, adjustable magnifying mirrors, plush robes and slippers, L'Occitane toiletries, wall-mounted telephones and hair dryers are either in room or can be requested from reception.
Condé Nast Traveler88.7
"This cylindrical tower, in the upscale Zamalek business district on El Gezirah Island, was built to ensure that all rooms have Nile views." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The four-pearl Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah has 433 contemporary rooms with views of the Nile, thanks to its setting on the southern edge of Gezira Island." Full review
Tablet18.2
"Sofitel has a way of making their high-gloss Parisian style look and feel at home nearly anywhere, and certainly this applies to Cairo. That’s not to say that it’s lacking a sense of..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Tired from long travels? Rest up here in a sumptuous room with superb views, and let the staff look after you." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Sofitel has a way of making their high-gloss Parisian style look and feel at home nearly anywhere, and certainly this applies to Cairo. That’s not to say that it’s lacking a sense of..." Full review
Fodor's "The circular tower of this hotel—on the southern tip of Gezira Island and surrounded by parks and residential districts—has been part the Cairo skyline for well over three decades...." Full review
